The issue never came up because the talks fell through.

The talks over Johnson could fall apart at any time, of course.

Still, his small talk with a light touch fell flat.

There was a lot to think about, and talk fell away.

The talks fell short and Russia did not get the money.

The talk fell away as he passed through the long, low space.

But the talks fell apart over price and other issues.

The talks are preliminary and could fall apart over price or other terms.

This talk fell like a heavy stone upon my heart.

But the talks fell apart because the two sides couldn't agree on terms.